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Top Picks: Burberry Prorsum Fall 2010 Ready To Wear

Sharon — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:13:33 +0000

Military chic a-plenty. Oh for one of these coats…

Tough Luxe: Harper’s Bazaar September 2011

Sharon — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 06:02:09 +0000

Military chic with a pinup edge for this jewellery editorial with model Marcelina Sowa…

The King’s Speech

Sharon — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 21:23:26 +0000

Well, The King’s Speech is the Golden Globe favourite (which makes it an Academy Award favourite too, of course), with seven nominations. I can’t wait to see it – I adore Colin Firth, Helena Bonham Carter and Geoffrey Rush, how could it not be wonderful? And the story! All us Swing Fashionistas know about Edward VIII, who abdicated to marry the American divorce, Wallis Simpson (since he was such a style icon for the 1920s and 30s, and besides, oh what a love tale!). But I certainly never knew this side of George VI and the Queen Mother’s story. When my mum explained it to me the other day I was very touched. This should be wonderful!

Anyway, plenty of fashion to admire. I’ll post some images of the real King and Queen, who Colin Firth and Helena Bonham Carter are depicting, since I can see the film is aiming to be historically accurate.

1940s Day Dress

Sharon — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:45:51 +0000

Here’s one of those vintage dresses that passed my screen at some stage (probably for sale on eBay or Etsy) and didn’t end up in my possession, but did end up in my photos folder. I’m going to post a few over the next few days…

Dior Goes Back in Time for Pre-Fall 2010

Sharon — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:23:36 +0000

The Christian Dior Pre-Fall 2010 collection was all WWII French Resistance and 1930s bias cut gowns straight off the silver screen. Check out the pincurls on the model too! Can you believe that silver lamé number? If I could wear that onstage, I swear I’d learn to sing better! I like the model too, Heloise Guerin. Ahh, Galliano, how do I love thee…

Alexander McQueen Retrospective Part 1: Fall 2001

Sharon — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 01:50:46 +0000

In tribute to Lee Alexander McQueen, I am going to post a retrospective of past collections, from a SwingFashionista perspective. The best of Alexander McQueen for retro-loving folk. May he rest in peace. To start, my top picks from the Fall 2001 ready-to-wear show. More to come…

1940s Men’s Fashion Snap Shots

Sharon — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:26:02 +0000

From the Square America Snapshot Archive…

Haworth 1940s Weekend

Sharon — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 19:27:25 +0000

Harworth 1940s Weekend is an annual event in Haworth, West Yorkshire in England (that’s Bronte country). It’s held each year in springtime. Dates for the 2010 event have not been announced yet, but here are some photos from previous years, to show just how committed the town is to recreating the 1940s for this weekend. Visit www.haworth1940s.co.uk to find out more.

Vintage Costumers, Seattle

Sharon — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:41:04 +0000

Another great reason to live in Seattle! Costume shop Vintage Costumers specialising in authentic vintage styles to hire. Here’s a sampler, I think I’ll post some more later, there’s so many great things to hire!

7011 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98115
Monday to Friday 11am – 7pm
Saturdays & Sundays 11am – 6pm

Arthur Elgort & Grace Coddington for US Vogue October 2008

Sharon — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 02:20:38 +0000

Another 1940s-esque Vogue editorial styled by Grace Coddington, that I love. Photographer Arthur Elgort for Vogue US October 2008 issue. The model is Isabeli Fontana, and the little boy is in fact her son.

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